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Overhead Plate Front Raise.

Front raise using weight plate for anterior delts.

BeginnerWeight Plate
Overhead Plate Front Raise
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
12–20
Rest
30–60
Muscles
Primary
Anterior deltoid
Secondary
Traps · Serratus anterior
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Hold plate with both hands in front

  2. Step 02

    Raise overhead until arms extended

  3. Step 03

    Lower plate slowly to waist

  4. Step 04

    Repeat

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Keep arms nearly straight

  • Avoid leaning back

  • Control weight both ways